Expect the public release to be made available at the end of the special event, like Mavericks last year. And expect delays and busy servers.

iOS 8.1

Apple is ripe to release this update as it’s already available for developers; the release could also coincide with recent rumours Apple Pay’s launch is imminent in the USA.

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12.9-inch ‘iPad Pro’

Not expecting this to be announced; Bloombergsays “to be introduced next year” according to sources.

Mac mini

Earlier this year a support document listed “Mac mini (Mid 2014)”; coupled with the fact a refresh hasn’t happened since 2012, an update is pretty much due anytime. Could we see it today? I would hope so but it probably won’t happen.

Apple TV

Last saw a refresh dating back to 2012, so something new is surely around the corner. Will we see it today? Unknown. But if we don’t see anything new, the current model will have to compete with Google’s new $99 Nexus player.

Since Apple is hosting the special event at their Cupertino campus versus a massive venue like the Flint Center, nobody is expecting anything ‘game changing’ like Apple Watch or iPhone 6 to be announced.